Mollywood actor Vinayakan is in legal trouble after the Mavelikkara Police in Kerala’s Alappuzha district reportedly registered a case against him over allegations of insulting women.As reported by Mathrubhumi, the case stems from the alleged sharing of a photograph of a minor girl on Facebook. Police action has been initiated following directions from the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.It is reported that the alleged incident started in July last year. The commission reportedly directed the police to register an FIR after reviewing the matter in one of its sittings held in Alappuzha.
The complaint said the photo and phone number were shared online
Reports say that the complaint was filed by a Thazhakara native who is currently working in Mumbai. According to the complaint, Vinayakan allegedly shared a photo of the complainant’s minor daughter on Facebook without permission.The complainant claimed that he had earlier forwarded the Facebook post related to the actor through WhatsApp. He alleged that this angered Vinayakan. The actor then allegedly uploaded a screenshot showing the complainant’s WhatsApp profile picture, which showed his eight-year-old daughter. The post also allegedly included the complainant’s phone number and obscene language.The plaintiff added that the Facebook post resulted in repeated phone calls from unknown persons. He alleged that many callers abused him after getting his contact number through post.
The police have registered a case under several provisions
Following the alleged incident, the girl’s father approached the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and sought legal intervention. After examining the complaint, the commission directed the Mavelikkara Police to initiate appropriate action.Based on the commission’s recommendation, the police registered a case against Vinayakan. Apart from the allegations related to insulting women, the authorities have also invoked the provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act in connection with the case.The investigation is expected to continue in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. The police are yet to announce any further action in the matter.
The ‘Jailer 2’ actor has faced controversies in the past
This is not the first time that Vinayakan has found himself at the center of controversy. Over the years the actor has attracted attention for many incidents involving his public behavior and social media activity.He has previously faced criticism for allegedly abusive language and controversial online posts, even involving a post against the late Oommen Chandy (Former Kerala CM).
‘Jailer 2’ among Vinayakan’s upcoming projects
On the professional front, Vinayakan continues to stay busy with major film projects. The actor will next be seen in the much-awaited ‘Jailer 2’, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The sequel is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The makers recently shared a glimpse of the film which also features Vinayakan.